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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Fixed Term), Lanark
Client: NHS Lanarkshire
Location: Lanark, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
8a98b24480b1
Job Views:
3
Posted:
26.03.2025
Expiry Date:
10.05.2025
Job Description:
The Role
An opportunity has arisen within NHS Lanarkshire for an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse reports to the Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Adviser and supports this post in assuring delivery of NHSL IPC Work plan and associated strategies. This position will be a valuable member of the IPCT, assisting in the day-to-day implementation of the service, providing support and advice to various departments within NHSL, and addressing issues outlined in the main responsibilities of this job description. The post holder will also support the achievement of National Standards in relation to HAI, Cleaning Services, and Generic Standards.
What we'll need you to bring
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
* Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
* Post graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge to lead safely, effectively, and efficiently.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality/area of practice.
* Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies, and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice.
* Leadership skills to enable the day-to-day management of service delivery.
* Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in the area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
* Excellent team-working/leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
* Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 3 Months, Full time, 37 hours.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 3 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Infection Prevention and Control. The working pattern for this role is 0830-1630 Monday to Thursday and 0830-1600 Friday.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation, or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack.
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